Criminal Justice News

Friday, December 11, 2015

U.S. Marshals Hunt for Alleged Murderer in 2014 Home Invasion Case

$20K reward is being offered for information leading to his
arrest

Kansas City, KS - The U.S. Marshals and the State of Kansas
are seeking the public’s help in locating Bryan Levi Bridges, one of Kansas’
most wanted fugitives. Bridges, 20, is wanted for first-degree murder,
aggravated burglary, and conspiracy to commit aggravated robbery during a home
invasion where a victim was killed.

On Oct. 9, 2014, Bridges and his associates allegedly broke
into a home in Pittsburg, Kansas, with the intent to burglarize it. The crime
quickly escalated to murder when Bridges and his coconspirators were surprised
by the home owners, and resident Taylor Thomas was shot and killed. Bridges is
believed to have pulled the trigger. While his associates were arrested,
Bridges remains on the run.

“Bryan Bridges is a dangerous fugitive and federal, state,
and local law enforcement officers have made apprehending this fugitive a
priority” said U.S. Marshal Ronald Miller for the District of Kansas. “Our
fugitive task forces will work together to apprehend this dangerous fugitive
and make sure that he is held accountable in our criminal justice system.”

Authorities believe Bridges may have fled Kansas after the
crime. He may have personal ties in Mexico, Denver, Colorado, and Iowa, but his
whereabouts are currently unknown.

The fugitive, who also uses the alias El Chinito, is a
5-foot-7 Laotian/Caucasian male, but he may be claiming Hispanic descent. He
weighs 170 pounds and has black hair, brown eyes and a scar next to his right
eye.

“Because of the nature of this crime, Bridges should be
considered armed and dangerous,” said Miller.

A reward of up to $20,000 is being offered for information
leading directly to Bridges’ arrest. Anyone with information is urged to
contact the nearest U.S. Marshals office or the U.S. Marshals Service
Communications Center at 1-800-336-0102, or email: usms.wanted@usdoj.gov.